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About

How We Are Different

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Contact Us

Schedule a Consultation

Our Team

Jesse Cole Cutler

Sonia Mendez-Castro

William M. Meyer

Alexandra Abend

Valerie Zaloom Buccino

Caitriona Carey

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June 2023
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September 2022
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March 2021
- Mar 25, 2021 In Memoriam Mar 25, 2021
September 2020
- Sep 8, 2020 UPDATE to FAQ for Skyer Law Clients Sep 8, 2020
August 2020
- Aug 17, 2020 UPDATE to FAQ for Skyer Law Clients Aug 17, 2020
- Aug 3, 2020 UPDATE to FAQ for Skyer Law Clients Aug 3, 2020
July 2020
- Jul 13, 2020 UPDATE to FAQ for Skyer Law Clients Jul 13, 2020
June 2020
- Jun 13, 2020 Tomorrow at 2PM: WE ARE HERE is a celebration of Resilience, Resistance & Hope Jun 13, 2020
- Jun 6, 2020 Ill Fares the Land Jun 6, 2020
- Jun 6, 2020 Important News – Cuomo Issues Executive Order Allowing Some Special Education Services to Resume this Summer Jun 6, 2020
- Jun 2, 2020 UPDATE to FAQ for Skyer Law Clients Jun 2, 2020
May 2020
- May 31, 2020 A Residential Summer Program for Older Teens and Young Adults at Ramapo May 31, 2020
- May 25, 2020 A Message on this Memorial Day from Regina Skyer May 25, 2020
- May 22, 2020 New Court Decision May Impact Some Future Pendency Orders May 22, 2020
- May 13, 2020 Turning 5 in 2021 - a free webinar, Thursday, May 14, 6:30pm May 13, 2020
- May 11, 2020 UPDATE to FAQ for Skyer Law Clients May 11, 2020
April 2020
- Apr 19, 2020 Estate Planning for Families of Children with Special Needs - register for a free webinar series, April 21 & 22 Apr 19, 2020
- Apr 15, 2020 Take Action: Students with Special Education Needs Are Not Expendable - No IDEA Waivers Apr 15, 2020
- Apr 7, 2020 UPDATE to FAQ for Skyer Law Clients Apr 7, 2020
- Apr 7, 2020 An Important Update Regarding Requests for IEP Meetings and CSE Reviews Apr 7, 2020
- Apr 1, 2020 UPDATE to FAQ for Skyer Law Clients Apr 1, 2020
March 2020
- Mar 31, 2020 UPDATE to FAQ for Skyer Law Clients Mar 31, 2020
- Mar 26, 2020 Download and Complete a NYS Health Care Proxy Form Mar 26, 2020
- Mar 22, 2020 A Message from Regina Skyer Mar 22, 2020
- Mar 21, 2020 UPDATE to FAQ for Skyer Law Clients Mar 21, 2020
- Mar 19, 2020 UPDATE to FAQ for Skyer Law Clients Mar 19, 2020
- Mar 18, 2020 NEW: FAQ for Skyer Law clients on the COVID-19 Health Emergency Mar 18, 2020
- Mar 11, 2020 Note to Clients from Regina Skyer Re: COVID-19 Mar 11, 2020
- Mar 4, 2020 Skyer Law now offers Estate Planning, Special Needs Trusts, Guardianship Legal Services Mar 4, 2020
February 2020
- Feb 26, 2020 Upcoming Events for Parents of Preschoolers Feb 26, 2020
- Feb 14, 2020 NYC Parent Attorneys Unite to Oppose NYS Proposal to Appoint Non-Lawyers as Hearing Officers Feb 14, 2020
- Feb 7, 2020 The “Calendar Year Rule” for Kindergarten Needs to Go Feb 7, 2020
January 2020
- Jan 24, 2020 Shefa School panel discussion Jan 30 w/Skyer Law partner Abbie Smith Jan 24, 2020
- Jan 21, 2020 William M. Meyer Named Partner at Skyer Law Jan 21, 2020
November 2019
- Nov 27, 2019 Due Process Denied: NYC Has Stopped Assigning Hearing Officers Nov 27, 2019
- Nov 18, 2019 Skyer Law Supports Advocates for Children in Federal Suit: 150 Cases Submitted as Evidence Nov 18, 2019
October 2019
- Oct 14, 2019 Conference on Dyslexia, Oct. 21st Oct 14, 2019
September 2019
- Sep 23, 2019 Register now for Skyer Law's first "Turning 5" workshop of the year - October 10th Sep 23, 2019
- Sep 7, 2019 Upcoming Events from Skyer Law Sep 7, 2019
- Sep 7, 2019 Welcome Back to School! + Upcoming Events Sep 7, 2019
August 2019
- Aug 22, 2019 September Bus Route Information Now Available & Some Busing News Aug 22, 2019
- Aug 8, 2019 DOE will miss September deadline for GPS on NYC school buses Aug 8, 2019
June 2019
- Jun 17, 2019 Albany ends religious exemptions for vaccinations of schoolchildren (updated) Jun 17, 2019
- Jun 14, 2019 Albany ends religious exemptions for vaccinations of schoolchildren—medical exemption rules are unchanged Jun 14, 2019
May 2019
- May 20, 2019 New in 2019: Paperless Retainers May 20, 2019
April 2019
- Apr 12, 2019 Upcoming Event: Autism Advocacy Panel at Shrub Oak International School 4/16 Apr 12, 2019
March 2019
- Mar 6, 2019 Upcoming Events: Two Turning 5 Talks + JCC School Fair Moves to Spring! Mar 6, 2019
February 2019
- Feb 26, 2019 Skyer Law Testifies at Packed City Council Hearing Feb 26, 2019
- Feb 22, 2019 Monday: An Opportunity to Testify on Tuition Reimbursement Delays at City Hall Feb 22, 2019
- Feb 14, 2019 Sonia Mendez-Castro, Abbie Smith Named Partners at Skyer Law Feb 14, 2019
January 2019
- Jan 9, 2019 We Won! NYC Council Unanimously Passes GPS School Bus Tracking Bill Jan 9, 2019
- Jan 7, 2019 Important Reminder for Parents of Children Born in 2014: The NYC Kindergarten Registration Deadline is Monday, January 14th Jan 7, 2019
December 2018
- Dec 28, 2018 Happy New Year from Skyer Law Dec 28, 2018
- Dec 26, 2018 Taking on Delays in Reimbursement and Pendency Payments in 2019 Dec 26, 2018
November 2018
- Nov 28, 2018 Dr. Stephen Shore to Speak at Skyer Law Autism Conference Dec. 14th Nov 28, 2018
- Nov 22, 2018 A Thanksgiving Message from Regina Skyer Nov 22, 2018
- Nov 16, 2018 Skyer Law Calls for Independent Investigation after Extreme School Bus Delays on November 15th Nov 16, 2018
- Nov 14, 2018 Update on Busing Issues Nov 14, 2018
- Nov 5, 2018 Register Now for Skyer Law's Autism & Education Conference, Dec. 14th Nov 5, 2018
October 2018
- Oct 24, 2018 Skyer Law Testifies at City Council School Bus Hearing Oct 24, 2018
- Oct 12, 2018 Problems with OPT? Testify at the City Hall on October 16th Oct 12, 2018
- Oct 1, 2018 Skyer Law Victory at State Review Office Establishes Case Law Benefitting Parents Oct 1, 2018
September 2018
- Sep 21, 2018 It’s Time for a School Bus Tracking App Sep 21, 2018
- Sep 14, 2018 Free Kindergarten Transition Workshops for Parents of Special Needs Children Sep 14, 2018
- Sep 4, 2018 JCC/Lifestart Special Needs School Fair: Sep 27th Sep 4, 2018
August 2018
- Aug 6, 2018 Renovations to Our Brooklyn Office Aug 6, 2018
July 2018
- Jul 30, 2018 Operation Backpack 2018 Jul 30, 2018
- Jul 27, 2018 It’s Time to Demand a School Bus Tracking App Jul 27, 2018
- Jul 18, 2018 NYC Must Address Tuition Reimbursement Delays Jul 18, 2018
June 2018
- Jun 27, 2018 Join Us for an Adaptive Surfing Event July 28th at Far Rockaway Beach! Jun 27, 2018
- Jun 25, 2018 Touring School Placement Offers Jun 25, 2018
- Jun 20, 2018 The Administration Policy of Family Separation at the Border is Morally Abhorrent—and Violates IDEA, ADA Laws Jun 20, 2018
May 2018
- May 7, 2018 Happy Mother’s Day (from one special needs mom to another) May 7, 2018
- May 2, 2018 Skyer Law's first Turning 5 Workshop of 2018 is May 24th May 2, 2018
April 2018
- Apr 19, 2018 What is Pendency? Apr 19, 2018
- Apr 16, 2018 Upcoming Events from Skyer Law Apr 16, 2018
- Apr 3, 2018 Speaking Out Against Gun Violence and Bias in Our Schools Apr 3, 2018
March 2018
- Mar 15, 2018 “How Can I get ABA On My Child’s IEP?” Mar 15, 2018
February 2018
- Feb 26, 2018 Heads of Schools Speak Out Against Gun Violence Feb 26, 2018
- Feb 19, 2018 It’s Becoming Harder (But Not Impossible) To Get Turning-Five Deferrals Feb 19, 2018
- Feb 14, 2018 Understanding the Importance of Classification on an IEP Feb 14, 2018
January 2018
- Jan 29, 2018 NYU’s First ASD Nest Conference Showcases its Success and Future Promise Jan 29, 2018
- Jan 4, 2018 Kevin and Avonte’s Law Passes Senate Jan 4, 2018
December 2017
- Dec 12, 2017 Parents of Children Born in 2013: Next Steps in the Turning Five Marathon Dec 12, 2017
- Dec 6, 2017 U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Seeks Comments on Disabled Students of Color and School Discipline Dec 6, 2017
November 2017
- Nov 21, 2017 Happy Holidays from The Law Offices of Regina Skyer & Associates, LLP Nov 21, 2017
- Nov 6, 2017 Turning 5 Workshop in Queens Tuesday, Nov. 7th by Special Ed Advocate Sarah Birnbaum Nov 6, 2017
- Nov 2, 2017 Register Now for “How to Survive an Impartial Hearing" on December 1st Nov 2, 2017
October 2017
- Oct 24, 2017 No Meaningful Changes to Obligations of School Districts, Student Rights in Rescinding of 72 Guidance Documents by Trump Administration Oct 24, 2017
- Oct 17, 2017 Make Your Voice Heard on Busing Issues! Public Meeting Tomorrow in Brooklyn Oct 17, 2017
- Oct 12, 2017 IMPORTANT! Location change for “How to Survive Turning 5” workshop, October 19th Oct 12, 2017
- Oct 3, 2017 JCC/Lifestart Special Needs School Fair: October 24th Oct 3, 2017
September 2017
- Sep 26, 2017 Register Now for “How to Survive an Impartial Hearing” Sep 26, 2017
- Sep 13, 2017 How to Survive Turning 5: Free Legal Workshops for Parents of Special Needs Children Sep 13, 2017
August 2017
- Aug 22, 2017 What is a 10-Day Notice -- and What Happens Next? Aug 22, 2017
- Aug 15, 2017 A Charter School for Students with Language-Based Disabilities on Staten Island Aug 15, 2017
- Aug 8, 2017 New Class Action Lawsuit Takes on RSAs Aug 8, 2017
- Aug 2, 2017 NYS’ Rapidly Evolving High School Graduation Requirements for Special Education Students Aug 2, 2017
July 2017
- Jul 25, 2017 Independent Living in White Plains: The POINT program Jul 25, 2017
- Jul 19, 2017 Busing Part 2: Troubleshooting Jul 19, 2017
- Jul 11, 2017 Riding the Waves Jul 11, 2017
- Jul 7, 2017 Busing Part 1: Getting Special Education Busing for Your Child Jul 7, 2017
June 2017
- Jun 26, 2017 Bill to Clarify IEP Rights of Students with Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia Passes Legislature Jun 26, 2017
- Jun 16, 2017 Graduation Season: A Time for Celebration Jun 16, 2017
- Jun 14, 2017 Join Us for an Adaptive Surfing Event July 8th + Introducing the INA Fund! Jun 14, 2017
- Jun 8, 2017 Update on the DOE’s New “3-Year Agreements” Jun 8, 2017
May 2017
- May 22, 2017 Summer Spots for Campers at Camp Ramapo May 22, 2017
- May 12, 2017 AHCA Cuts to Medicaid Will Harm Special Education, Waiver Programs May 12, 2017
- May 2, 2017 Jesse Cole Cutler to speak at MCC’s second annual autism conference, May 23 May 2, 2017
April 2017
- Apr 21, 2017 Greg Cangiano to speak on “Special Needs Advocacy and Resources” panel in Queens on May 3rd Apr 21, 2017
- Apr 4, 2017 DOE responds to NYC Council Members on Tuition Reimbursement Delay Issue Apr 4, 2017
March 2017
- Mar 31, 2017 Pilot Program for New Independent Living Community (BASE) to Launch in 2018 Mar 31, 2017
- Mar 29, 2017 Regina Skyer Discusses the Endrew F. Supreme Court Decision on NPR's The Takeaway Mar 29, 2017
- Mar 22, 2017 A Landmark Victory: Supreme Court Rules Unanimously For Special Education Students Mar 22, 2017
- Mar 20, 2017 Getting Ready for Your Annual IEP Meeting Mar 20, 2017
- Mar 15, 2017 Skyer Law Attends Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates National Conference Mar 15, 2017
- Mar 1, 2017 Supreme Court Win for a Girl and Her Service Dog Clarifies Families’ Right to Sue in Federal Court for Discrimination Mar 1, 2017
February 2017
- Feb 22, 2017 Why Parents Should Join the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA) Feb 22, 2017
- Feb 20, 2017 Navigating Disagreements with Early Intervention Feb 20, 2017
- Feb 14, 2017 Action Needed: ‘Special Education Waiver’ in Draft NYS Budget Feb 14, 2017
- Feb 10, 2017 DOE Affirms Its Commitment to Protecting the Rights of Immigrant Students Feb 10, 2017
January 2017
- Jan 31, 2017 Testing Accommodations for SAT and Other College Board Exams Just Got Easier Jan 31, 2017
- Jan 25, 2017 City Councilmembers Tell Mayor to Honor His Commitments to Special Education Families Jan 25, 2017
- Jan 23, 2017 Comment on New York City’s K-5 and 6-12 Draft School Discipline Plans until January 30th Jan 23, 2017
- Jan 20, 2017 DOE Considering Multi-Year Settlement Agreements Jan 20, 2017
- Jan 15, 2017 Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Struggle for Equality in Schools Jan 15, 2017
- Jan 12, 2017 Supreme Court to Decide How Much Educational Benefit a School District Must Provide in Special Ed Jan 12, 2017
- Jan 10, 2017 High school students with IEPs are being denied life-changing Career and Technical Education (CTE) opportunities Jan 10, 2017
- Jan 5, 2017 An Important Reminder for Parents of Children Born in 2012: The NYC Kindergarten Registration Deadline is Friday, January 13th Jan 5, 2017
- Jan 3, 2017 Life After the IEP: Transitioning to College (Part 2) Jan 3, 2017
December 2016
- Dec 22, 2016 Happy Holidays from Skyer Law Dec 22, 2016
- Dec 15, 2016 Tuition Reimbursement Delays? Let’s #AskTheMayor! Dec 15, 2016
- Dec 12, 2016 Conference on the Role of the Neuropsychologist in Special Education Advocacy a Huge Success Dec 12, 2016
- Dec 8, 2016 Opposition to Jeff Sessions’ Nomination for AG Dec 8, 2016
November 2016
- Nov 27, 2016 Tuition Reimbursement Update 3: Keep Making Noise! Nov 27, 2016
- Nov 22, 2016 A Thanksgiving greeting Nov 22, 2016
- Nov 18, 2016 The Squeaky Wheel Part 2: (Another) Update on 2016-17 Tuition Reimbursement Settlements Nov 18, 2016
- Nov 14, 2016 Tens of Thousands of Special Needs Kids Are (Still) Falling Through the Cracks Nov 14, 2016
- Nov 11, 2016 Attention Parents of Children Born in 2012! (Your To-Do List Just Got Longer.) Nov 11, 2016
- Nov 9, 2016 The Squeaky Wheel: An Update on 2016-17 Tuition Reimbursement Settlements Nov 9, 2016
- Nov 7, 2016 How To Survive Turning 5: A free workshop November 28th Nov 7, 2016
- Nov 4, 2016 Understanding Initial Referrals for Special Education: 2 New Reports Provide Insight Nov 4, 2016
October 2016
- Oct 20, 2016 US Supreme Court to hear a case that can change your life! Oct 20, 2016
- Oct 18, 2016 Life After the IEP: Transitioning to College Oct 18, 2016
- Oct 17, 2016 Speak Now! Let Mayor De Blasio know his Policy to “fast-track” Settlements for Tuition Reimbursement is not being Enforced Oct 17, 2016
- Oct 14, 2016 Update on Settlements Oct 14, 2016
September 2016
- Sep 28, 2016 Guidance Transfers Sep 28, 2016
- Sep 27, 2016 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk Sep 27, 2016
- Sep 21, 2016 Early Intervention Sep 21, 2016
- Sep 19, 2016 Turning 5 Workshop Sep 19, 2016
- Sep 12, 2016 CAUGHT IN THE CROSS-FIRE Sep 12, 2016
- Sep 1, 2016 School Bus Transportation Sep 1, 2016
August 2016
- Aug 19, 2016 Runway of Dreams Aug 19, 2016
- Aug 12, 2016 Settlements for the 2016-2017 School Year Aug 12, 2016
July 2016
- Jul 13, 2016 Still A Tale of Two Cities Jul 13, 2016
June 2016
- Jun 30, 2016 Transgender Student Guidelines Jun 30, 2016
- Jun 29, 2016 SCOTUS and Special Education Jun 29, 2016
- Jun 23, 2016 Skyer Law Senior Partner and Mayor de Blasio Discuss Reimbursement Delays Jun 23, 2016
- Jun 15, 2016 2015-2016 Settlement Agreements Stalled in the Comptroller’s Office Jun 15, 2016
- Jun 10, 2016 Congratulations Graduates Jun 10, 2016
- Jun 3, 2016 Notice of Potential Disclosure Jun 3, 2016
May 2016
- May 18, 2016 Pursuing Health Insurance Reimbursements for Your Child’s Therapies May 18, 2016
- May 11, 2016 What’s Next for Your Child with Autism? May 11, 2016
- May 3, 2016 2015-2016 Settlements Update May 3, 2016
April 2016
- Apr 28, 2016 Augmentative Alternative Communication Apr 28, 2016
- Apr 15, 2016 Parenting a Child with Asperger's Apr 15, 2016
- Apr 5, 2016 Autistic Student Assaulted by His Paraprofessional Apr 5, 2016
- Apr 1, 2016 Autism Awareness Month Apr 1, 2016
March 2016
- Mar 8, 2016 New York City DOE 2014-2015 Annual Report on Special Education Mar 8, 2016
- Mar 1, 2016 Mar 1, 2016
February 2016
- Feb 2, 2016 How to Survive Turning 5 Seminar Feb 2, 2016
November 2015
- Nov 17, 2015 How To Survive Turning Five Nov 17, 2015
October 2015
- Oct 20, 2015 Stanford Researchers Treat Autism with Google Glass Oct 20, 2015
- Oct 15, 2015 Join Us in Our Fight Against Breast Cancer Oct 15, 2015
August 2015
- Aug 31, 2015 Putting the Department of Education on Notice Aug 31, 2015
July 2015
- Jul 24, 2015 Exciting News: We are growing! Jul 24, 2015
- Jul 16, 2015 Operation Backpack Jul 16, 2015
April 2015
- Apr 8, 2015 AT&T's App Challenge Apr 8, 2015
November 2014
- Nov 11, 2014 Dyslexia Typeface Nov 11, 2014
October 2014
- Oct 13, 2014 Join Us in Our Fight Against Breast Cancer Oct 13, 2014
September 2014
- Sep 18, 2014 Update on de Blasio's New Policy of Fast Tracking Tuition Reimbursement Cases Sep 18, 2014
August 2014
- Aug 21, 2014 Follow Up Re: Mayor's Policy Aug 21, 2014
- Aug 11, 2014 Busing Blog: Part 4 of 4 Aug 11, 2014
- Aug 5, 2014 Busing Blog: Part 3 of 4 Aug 5, 2014
- Aug 1, 2014 Busing Blog: Part 2 of 4 Aug 1, 2014
July 2014
- Jul 28, 2014 Busing Blog: Part 1 of 4 Jul 28, 2014
June 2014
- Jun 25, 2014 Re: June 2014 Mayor de Blasio Press Release Jun 25, 2014

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